Spiritually Uplifting End to Shabbat in Israel

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Maccabeats Lead Havdallah

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Kiddush, like candles, sanctifies the Sabbath. Making kiddush is a simple religious act that…

Today we may recognize some traditional Jewish garments such as prayer shawls and kippahs,…

A mezuzah is a little box that is nailed to the doorpost of a Jewish home. The Hebrew word…

The word Halakhah comes from the root word halakh which means “to go” and it is the name given…

Prior to the Holocaust, Yiddish, a language more resembling Middle High German than anything…

The Hebrew Scriptures, also known as the Tanak contains 39 books divided into 3 sections. The…

If you visit a Jewish home one thing that you may see is a mezuzah. A mezuzah is a small…

Candles are very special in Jewish tradition because they are said to represent the light from…

When a Jewish family moves into a new home, relatives and friends can bring housewarming gifts…

Sha'atnez is the term used for clothing made with a mixture of wool and linen fibres. This…

The word “kosher” literally means “proper.” When kosher is used to describe food it refers to…

This video presents a brief history of the controversial origins of the national anthem of…

The Hebrew word "tzedakah" derives from the biblical word "tzedek" meaning righteousness or…

The custom of putting Tsitsit, fringes or tassels, on the corners of garments originates in the…